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California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Former top San Mateo sheriff's aide files federal civil rights lawsuit against county

Former Chief of Staff Victor Aenlle sued San Mateo County and top officials, alleging retaliation, wrongful termination, defamation, illegal searches, and violations of constitutional rights.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Judges Skeptical on Cuomo Arbitrator Bias Claim in CNN Case

Appellate judges doubted claims that a JAMS arbitrator was biased, and Cuomo's bias claims were dismissed with summary judgment for JAMS.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Everyone Said My Employer Wouldn't Enforce Their Strange, Strict Policy. I Shouldn't Have Believed Them.

The organization had a strict and strange "no fraternization" policy. Some colleagues ignored it, and no one that I knew of faced consequences. We never did anything inappropriate or socialized outside of work. After the formal part of training was over, some job search assistance was ongoing with another individual. For a holiday gift, I gave all the trainers cookies. I also gave Barb a speaker I had won, since she enjoys music lots.
Careers
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Maureen Comey Tries To 86 47's Firing Her - Above the Law

Maureen Comey was fired from the SDNY, allegedly because she is James Comey's daughter and for perceived political beliefs, and has sued.
US politics
fromABC News
1 week ago

Former SDNY prosecutor Maurene Comey sues over her firing

Maurene Comey sued, alleging her July firing from the U.S. Attorney’s Office was unlawful and politically motivated because she is James Comey's daughter.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

West Boylston town administrator fired after Trump flag dispute sues town

"Ryan's subsequent termination by the Select Board was purposeful retaliation for refusing to simply go along with the dictates of Chief Minnich." A former West Boylston town administrator who was fired after a spat with the longtime police chief over a Trump flag filed a lawsuit against the town, alleging he was wrongfully terminated.
US news
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US politics
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Cannabis Commission head was wrongly terminated, judge says

A judge ruled Shannon O'Brien was wrongfully removed from the Cannabis Control Commission and must be reinstated with back pay.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Fox employee alleges she was wrongly fired after accusing her boss of sexual assault

A Jane Doe claims she was retaliated against and wrongfully terminated as a contractor for Fox Corporation after she reported that her boss sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions, a stunning lawsuit claims. In the complaint, which was filed in Los Angeles County this week, the Jane Doe who is a black woman who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community alleges she was subjected to gender and race discrimination, as well as harassment due to a hostile work environment.
Media industry
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

N'western, ex-football coach Fitzgerald settle suit

Northwestern and former coach Pat Fitzgerald settled his $130 million wrongful-termination lawsuit stemming from his July 2023 firing over hazing allegations; terms undisclosed.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Former top NYPD lawyer is latest to file corruption suit against department, Adams

A former NYPD lawyer alleges wrongful termination after investigating misconduct by a high-ranking officer and recommending disciplinary action.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Former Milpitas city manager loses termination suit against city

Former City Manager Steve McHarris lost his wrongful termination case against Milpitas City Council, plans to appeal.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Former Milpitas city manager loses termination suit against city

Court ruled against ex-Milpitas City Manager McHarris in wrongful termination suit, allowing city to reclaim legal fees.
McHarris plans to appeal ruling.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Fired CEO of San Diego Realtors claims wrongful termination

'In his wrongful termination suit, Mercurio claims that SDAR's board confirmed after an investigation that he had not committed payroll fraud, self-dealing or intentionally falsified expense reports.'
SF real estate
Law
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

What Legally Counts as Wrongful Termination? A Lawyer Explains | Entrepreneur

Understanding wrongful termination is crucial for employees to protect their rights and pursue legal action when necessary.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Homeless man wins $2.4-million wrongful termination lawsuit but he's nowhere to be found

Daniel Ridge won a $2.4 million wrongful termination verdict but remains missing and homeless, complicating the search for him.
fromCallaborlaw
5 months ago

Intersection Between Defamation and Wrongful Termination Claims - California Court of Appeal Provides Clarification

Post-termination defamation claims tied to the same conduct as wrongful termination cannot lead to recovery if the employee does not demonstrate damages beyond losing their job.
Law
NYC music
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Dismissed Players Take Aim at New York Philharmonic Misconduct Inquiry

Two musicians filed amended complaints against the New York Philharmonic, claiming wrongful dismissal and bias in the investigation against them.
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